Date
23 Mar 26
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Oversized boardroom tables are engineering-led furniture. At 3–7 metres, the structural strategy determines whether the table feels rock-solid or compromised.
This guide highlights the decisions that protect the outcome — before you choose finishes.
Span, stiffness and vibration
A long table must resist flex and vibration under everyday use. Structure is a system: tabletop build + reinforcement + base geometry + fixing strategy.
Ask early: will people lean, stand, drag chairs, run cables, or use integrated power modules?
Base placement and legroom
Base position must protect end seats and mid-span usability. A beautiful base can still fail the room if it steals knee space or forces chairs outward.
For long tables, consider multi-point supports that keep the footprint clean while delivering stiffness.
Sectional builds and site access
At 5–7m, access often becomes the governing constraint. Specify how the table arrives: single piece, two sections, or modular assembly.
Confirm lift sizes, stair cores, tight turns and floor protection — and plan installation sequencing accordingly.
Materials and performance
Concrete, live edge timber and resin can all work at scale when engineered correctly. Material choice should follow the brief: visual language, wear behaviour and maintenance expectations.
Where a scheme demands repeatability, prioritise finish control and approval protocols.
Project management essentials
Lock dimensions, cable routes, access constraints and programme milestones in writing. Large installs succeed when the planning is boring.
If the table is a centrepiece, treat it as a workstream — not a late-stage purchase.
If you want, send the room layout and target size — we’ll sanity-check span strategy, base placement and access planning before quoting.
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